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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Barbara Shelley, ranked

Barbara Shelley appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Village of the Damned or The Dark Angel.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Barbara Shelley appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Village of the Damned. Poster of the 1960 movie and cover of the 1957 book, The Midwich Cuckoos
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The Midwich Cuckoos
John Wyndham, 1957
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Village of the Damned
Wolf Rilla, 1960

A mysterious forcefield affects the English village of Midwich, causing everybody within its radius to fall asleep. Afterwards every women of child-bearing age is found to be pregnant, including teenage girls and women whose husbands were absent. All give birth to blonde-haired children who have remarkable intelligence and a complete lack of emotion.

The Dark Angel. Poster of the 1989 TV series and cover of the 1864 book, Uncle Silas
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Uncle Silas
J. Sheridan Le Fanu, 1864
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The Dark Angel
Peter Hammond, 1989

Maud Ruthyn, a charming and delicate young woman, is dispatched to live with her Uncle Silas Ruthyn, a captivating scoundrel who stands to gain the family fortune in case any unfortunate events occur to young Maud. Under the oppressive guardianship of Madame De La Rougierre, Maud soon discovers that the estate conceals horrors far beyond her wildest imagination.